It is amazing, life. It reminds me of how a story is written. As you are growing up you, as a character, are pretty flat. Once a person accepts Christ his life begins. A person grows in Christ and as a person. As a character he develops and becomes interesting. God is molding the person for His use. Most of life seems to be preparation for the task that the Lord has for you.
I have been studying the life of Joseph. It is amazing how even though his family was a mess in every way even spiritually Joseph loved God and knew to do right in His sight. His life up to 30 years old was preparation. In comparison, the Lord Jesus was in preparation for the task He went through for 30 years as well. During those years Joseph developed and changed. He became a rounded character. The Lord was molding him through all of those trials.
The freedom in Christ is amazing. The best freedom is to find pure enjoyment in Christ. To love, obey, and serve Christ there is nothing better. For my family and me we are in preparation for something. I can feel the Lord lovingly molding us and me into what he needs us to be for Him. What a joy to be free, to be who Christ has design you to be for His Glory and for the furtherance of the Gospel.
The Lord is Sovereign. He knows the future and is molding His children to accomplish His purpose for His glory.
